Salam Umar!
You wanna go play soccer at the park this evening?
Sorry bro,
I'm busy with some friends on fakebook.
Umar!
You coming to Karate this evening?
Na dude,
I'm uploading some videos for friends on VooTube.
But it's Friday Umar! Don't waste your weekend on that stuff!
Ah! Ok, ok.
Talk later.
How come you're not meeting up with Umar these days Jamal?
He's got lots of friends on fakebook and squeaker these days.
Hasn't got time for me.
Hey Jamal! How's Umar feeling now?
Huh?
What do you mean?
Didn't you know?
He's been sick in bed since Friday evening.
Yeah!
He got Hippie-titus.
You mean Hepatitis?
That's what I said.
Hippie-titus.
Oh my goodness!
Has anyone gone to visit him?
No,
but I sent him a get well message on fakebook.
Yeah, me too.
So many friends on fakebook and not even
a single one visited me to see how I am.
Salam Umar!
How are you feeling?
Jamal! I can't believe you're here!
Of course I'm here.
I came as soon as I found out you're unwell.
But all my fakebook friends have just been sending me messages.
Well that's the difference between a
fakebook friend and a real friend buddy.
Thanks Jamal.
I wish I had the strength to wear hijab like you Fatima.
What's preventing you Hania?
My boss doesn't allow it.
I know he would give me trouble.
I'm sure he'd understand if you explain
to him it's part of your religion.
No he won't.
He's very staunch in his views.
Remember Hania,
whoever fears Allah,
he will make a way out for him.
You put in the effort, let Allah do the rest.
It's not that simple Fatima.
You make it sound so easy.
I can't stand up to him.
I never said it was easy Hania.
But it is that simple.
Oh Allah!
Please give me strength to be firm on your deen.
I place my trust in you.
Wow Hania!
I love the new look.
But you know Mr. Roberts doesn't like such things right?
Thanks Clear.
This is part of my religion.
It doesn't matter what others think.
Miss Hania,
Mr. Roberts would like to see you in his office immediately.
Ya Allah!
Please help me my lord.
You wanted to see me Mr. Roberts?
Yes Hania.
I noticed your new attire today.
Would you care to explain please?
I'm a Muslim and Islam requires modesty from its followers.
This hijab is part of modesty.
Fine.
But we do not permit such religious displays at this company.
I would like you to remove it please.
Mr. Roberts,
my hijab will not affect my performance one bit.
That hijab is a symbol of backwardness and oppression.
I will not have it here.
I have been working here for a year,
three years in a row at this company.
Do I seem backward or oppressed to you sir?
We have company policies Hania.
And you are an employee of this company.
Or have you changed your mind about that?
Remember Hania,
whoever fears Allah,
he will make a way out for him.
You put in the effort,
let Allah do the rest.
I am a Muslim first and an employee second Mr. Roberts.
I will not compromise my principle for a paycheck.
What?
I... How?
See here, you...
What's got into this girl?
Hmm... You know, I'm actually impressed Hania.
I did not know you had such strength.
Really?
Thank you Mr. Roberts.
Very well, I will allow this.
But I have my eye on you young lady.
Thank you very much Mr. Roberts.
I assure you, you won't be disappointed.
Inshallah.
Just one more thing Hania.
Yes Mr. Roberts.
Can you please give me a book about Islam?
Boys,
we must ensure whatever we eat is halal and tayyab.
What's the difference between halal and tayyab Sheikh?
Good question Umar.
Halal means what is allowed by Allah,
while tayyab means what is clean and pure.
Asalamu Alaikum.
Walaikum Assalam wa Rahmatullah.
Can I join this class with Umar and Jamal?
Of course son, have a seat.
Join us bro.
So,
as I was saying boys,
we should eat what is halal and tayyab.
Ah! No!
What's the matter with him?
His name is tayyab.
Hey Jamal, Mr. Karate man.
Let's see how tough you are.
Do a move on me ninja.
Come on Addy,
don't be foolish.
Oh, I'm fool huh?
Why don't you give this fool some lessons in being tough?
Okay,
I'll teach you a lesson.
Oh, wait Jamal.
Remember Jamal,
the strong man is not the one who
can overcome his opponent in a fight,
but the one who is able to overcome his anger.
Lesson one,
when confronted by a fool,
ignore him
and go about your business.
Abdullah,
did you remove this book from bookshelf
J to N and return it to bookshelf T to Z?
Oops! I guess I did.
Sorry dear.
Jamal,
were you the one who threw this plastic wrapper?
Yes mama,
and I threw it in the plastic's bin too.
Oh,
but you didn't fold it like you're supposed to.
No, no Maryam dear.
The soft toys go in that box and the hard toys go in this box.
Dear,
don't you think you're taking this whole
organizational thing a bit too far?
What do you mean Abdullah?
Well,
we are all afraid to touch anything in the
house because it might ruin your setting.
Hmm,
maybe you're right.
What do you think I should do?
Why don't you try and relax a bit?
But I still have weekly groceries to do.
No problem, I'll do them for you.
Where's the list?
There is no list.
Just tell the grocery store owner,
weeks groceries.
No list?
I guess she's not as organized as I thought.
Hello Mr. Chang,
the week's groceries please.
Of course Mr. Ahmed,
this is week two so aisle two please.
But what should I get from aisle two?
One of everything.
What?
I don't understand.
Oh, didn't you know?
Your wife had us rearrange our whole
store based on her weekly grocery needs.
Alright kids,
your math homework for tomorrow is chapter four,
exercise five.
Aww.
Ha ha.
What's the matter Steve?
Nothing, that's so easy.
I'll just finish it during lunch break.
Hey Jamal, Steve's finished the homework.
We're all gonna copy it from him after school.
You coming?
Uh, no, I don't think so.
You sure man?
It's really difficult.
Yeah,
I'm sure.
Am I really sure?
Is everything okay Jamal?
Up so late?
Just trying to understand this math homework mama.
Okay kids,
I checked your homework and I was amazed to find
that the whole class got their problem right.
Except one person.
Oh no,
Allah please help me.
Yes,
but I was even more amazed to find that
the whole class did the wrong assignment.
Except that same one person.
What?
The homework assignment was chapter four,
exercise five.
All of you except Jamal did chapter five,
exercise four.
How amazing is that?
What?
It was an honest mistake.
Jamal, I'm proud of you son.
How about I help you solve the problem after class today?
Thanks Mr. Nichols.
Jazakallah khair for inviting me to dinner Waleed.
Oh, it's my pleasure Abdullah.
Your plate is almost empty Abdullah.
Have some chicken.
But I...
Alhamdulillah,
I think I'm done Waleed.
But you have hardly eaten.
You must have some biryani.
Oh no, please Waleed.
Why are you doing this?
Why?
Remember when you invited me to dinner
at your house last month Abdullah?
Yes.
Remember how I kept saying that I'm done,
yet you kept giving me more and more and more despite my pleading?
Yeah.
Do you know why I really invited you here today Abdullah?
No.
Revenge.
Yes Abdullah.
Today I will hospitalize you with my hospitality.
It
was a dream.
What have I done?
Please forgive me for treating my friend like that.
I make tauba.
I'll never do it again.
Abdullah,
are you okay?
Are you hungry?
Should I get you something to eat?
Assalamu alaikum Farah.
Are all the girls here?
Walaikum assalam Hafsa.
All here except Aisha.
Get everyone some drinks.
Oh,
so Aisha has to go visit her grandparents this evening.
Hmm, so Aisha isn't coming again.
Figures.
Guess what all?
Looks like Aisha's not coming again.
Hmm, why is that Farah?
Aisha loves sleepovers.
I just heard my mother speaking to her mother.
Supposedly she has to go visit her grandparents.
Oh sure.
There's probably another reason.
She's probably going to go watch a movie and doesn't want to tell us.
Aisha just thinks she's too good for our company.
Oh come on.
I'm sure that's not true.
We're all just guessing.
Why are you defending her Hafsa?
Maybe because she's your best friend?
All I'm saying is that we shouldn't say
things about people without knowing the truth.
So what other reason could there be Hafsa,
if you are so smart?
Assalamu alaikum Aisha.
Glad you could make it.
Huh?
Aisha, it's so awesome you're here.
Aisha,
I heard mama say you couldn't come,
because you had to go to your grandparents.
Yeah, but I was going to come here right after.
Maybe you should hear the whole story first,
before you jump to conclusions Farah.
I'm sorry mama.
Assalamu alaikum Farah.
Are all the girls here?
Walaikum assalam Hafsa.
All here except Aisha.
Let me get everyone some drinks.
Oh,
so Aisha has to go visit her grandparents this evening.
Hmm, so Aisha isn't coming again.
Figures.
Guess what all?
Looks like Aisha's not coming again.
Why is that Farah?
Aisha loves sleepovers.
I just heard my mother speaking to her mother.
Supposedly she has to go visit her grandparents.
Oh sure, there's probably another reason.
She's probably going to go watch a movie and doesn't want to tell us.
Aisha just thinks she's too good for our company.
Oh come on, I'm sure that's not true.
We're all just guessing.
Why are you defending her Hafsa?
Maybe because she's your best friend?
All I'm saying is that we shouldn't say
things about people without knowing the truth.
So what other reason could there be Hafsa,
if you are so smart?
Assalamu alaikum Aisha.
Glad you could make it.
Aisha, it's so awesome you're here.
Aisha,
I heard mama say you couldn't come,
because you had to go to your grandparents.
Yeah, but I was going to come here right after.
Maybe you should hear the whole story first,
before you jump to conclusions Farah.
I'm sorry mama.
Umar,
there's that kid Qasim.
Let's call him for prayers too.
Good idea.
Salam Qasim, we're praying Zohar.
Why don't you join us?
Maybe next time.
You guys go ahead.
It's so strange that some kids don't pray.
What do you mean son?
Well,
we called Qasim to pray Zohar today,
and he didn't come.
Maybe you need to make friends with him first Jamal.
Yes,
maybe he just needs better company.
Salam Qasim,
we're just going to get a soda.
Wanna join us?
Okay, sure.
So, what do you like to do Qasim?
Well, I like Karate.
Really?
Jamal and I also do Karate.
Awesome joke.
Yeah, it's my favorite.
Hey all, it's time for Asr. You coming Qasim?
Of course, let's go.
Umar,
did you see Qasim anywhere?
No, I looked but couldn't find him.
Never mind.
Looks like he beat us to prayers today.
Give me your money now Umar.
Please Eddie.
I...
Now Umar, I'm giving you three seconds.
Umar,
what's the matter?
What happened?
Eddie took my money again.
Again?
Come on Umar, you have to stand up for yourself.
I know.
I try but...
Don't worry, I'll deal with him after school.
Inshallah.
That's Eddie.
I should call Jamal.
Hi. Hi Adad.
Hi, I've been waiting 15 minutes for you.
Get in the car now.
I'm giving you three seconds.
I'm sorry dad, please.
Sorry?
You will be sorry once we get home.
You will be sorry.
Hey Umar, did you find Eddie?
Let's get him.
I've changed my mind Jamal.
Just leave him.
What?
You sure?
Assalamu Alaikum Jamal.
Walaikum Assalam Umar.
You know,
Bustin Jeeber,
the singer,
he's got a new hairdo and everyone's talking about it.
Huh, who cares?
Cool, Jeeber haircut Faisal.
Yours is awesome too Paul.
Hey Jamal.
It's Rick and Ashok, the two popular guys.
What's up with those dumb hairdos of yours?
Are dumb hairdos, Rick?
Yeah,
you two look like such losers.
Everyone got the latest Bustin Jeeber hairdo.
What's wrong with you weirdos?
Well, I like my own hairdo.
You geeks.
I can't take it.
Everyone's making fun of me.
I'm gonna get that hairdo.
Listen Umar,
my Baba always tells me that it's foolish to just do
what others are doing without thinking for yourself.
I'll bet,
if these guys heard that Jeeber has
grown two purple Mohawks on his head,
they would just do the same thing too.
I have to tell Rick.
Hey Jamal,
Umar,
have you seen Rick and Ashok's new hairdo?
Why are you laughing?
This is the new Jeeber hairdo.
Who told you that?
Ashok heard Jamal saying Bustin Jeeber has grown two purple Mohawks.
What?
You mean you decided to look like that
just because of something you heard?
You mean it's not true?
I'm gonna kill you Ashok.
Yikes!
So, the moral here is quite clear folks.
You have a brain.
Please use it.